“IMPORTANT DAYS”

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: A Salute to Valor

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 to honor the brave soldiers of India who won the Kargil War in 1999. In 2025, India marks the 26th anniversary of this historic victory. It’s a day of pride, remembrance and gratitude for the sacrifice and courage shown by the Indian Armed Forces. It is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought to protect our nation. Schools and citizens honor their courage without patriotic activities.

World Mangrove Day: Preserving Nature’s Coastal Guardians

World Mangrove Day, observed every year on July 26, is an important environmental awareness day dedicated to the protection and conservation of mangrove ecosystems. Recognized officially by UNESCO in 2015, this day serves as a reminder of the immense ecological value mangroves offer — from acting as natural shields against coastal disasters to serving as carbon sinks that combat climate change. With almost half of the world’s mangrove forests lost since 1980, the urgency to restore and preserve them has never been greater.

“DEFENCE”

India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’

India and Singapore commenced the joint military exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’ in the desert region of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with a focus on enhancing combat interoperability, especially in urban warfare and counter-terrorism. The exercise underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations and represents a crucial step in preparing both armies for contemporary battlefield challenges.      

“AWARDS”

Geetanjali Shree Wins PEN Translates Award for ‘Once Elephants Lived Here’

Renowned Hindi author Geetanjali Shree, celebrated for her International Booker Prize-winning novel Tomb of Sand, has once again captured global literary attention. Her latest work, Once Elephants Lived Here, translated into English by Daisy Rockwell, has been awarded the PEN Translates Award 2025 by English PEN, a UK-based human rights and literary organization. This achievement is not only a personal milestone for the author but also a proud moment for Indian literature, especially for works in regional languages.

ISRO Chief Dr. V Narayanan Honoured with GP Birla Memorial Award

Dr. V. Narayanan, the current Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, was recently awarded the prestigious GP Birla Memorial Award in 2025. This accolade recognizes his outstanding contribution to India’s space programme and his leadership in advancing cutting-edge space technologies. The award is one of India’s notable scientific honors, acknowledging individuals who have made profound impacts in the fields of science, education, and culture.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Prof Uma Kanjilal Appointed as First Woman Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU

Prof Uma Kanjilal’s appointment as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) marks a historic moment in the evolution of distance education in India. With over three decades of experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL), digital education, and academic leadership, her elevation to this prestigious post reflects India’s growing emphasis on inclusive, tech-driven higher education. Her leadership in initiatives like SWAYAM and SWAYAM PRABHA highlights her commitment to democratizing education through technology.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach Successfully Tested

India has entered a new era of green transportation with the successful testing of its first hydrogen-powered train coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, on July 25, 2025. This breakthrough marks a critical step toward sustainable mobility in railways and places India among a handful of countries adopting hydrogen-based rail technology. The initiative is part of a broader push to meet India’s net-zero emissions targets and modernize its railway infrastructure with clean energy alternatives.